burglary

Example Sentences

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The breakthrough in the investigation came when Staffordshire Police recovered DNA from a burglary which was carried out in the same way.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

The home of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ son Christian “King” Combs and his girlfriend, Raven Tracy, was the target of what police said was a burglary attempt Thursday morning.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

French daily Le Monde said the departure of des Cars became "inevitable" following the burglary as well as trade union strikes pressing for more recruitment, pay and better maintenance of the museum.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

Prosecutor Deanna Heer KC said aggravated burglary charges against 18 other defendants who are accused of taking part in the break-in will be dropped.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

There was the occasional burglary, the teenagers got rowdy once in a while, and there was some shouting at the town council or the planning board now and then.

From "Frindle" by Andrew Clements